13 Strong: UW Rodeo Team Heads to Casper for CNFR

Jeff Bugher
Jun 14
2 min read

Thirteen Cowboys and Cowgirls Set to Represent Wyoming at the CNFR in Casper

Top Left to Right: Bodie Mattson, Riata Day, Colton Farrow, Rayne Grant, Emmit Ross. Middle Left to Right: Troupe Coors, Jordyn McNamee, Josie Mousel, Emme Norsworthy, Landry Haugen. Bottom Left to Right: Stefan Tonita, Rhett Witt, Jacob Wang. Photos courtesy of UW

CASPER, Wyo. - The University of Wyoming rodeo team is sending 13 student-athletes to compete at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), set for June 15–21 at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. These athletes have earned their place on college rodeo’s biggest stage, representing not only the Brown and Gold.

Here’s a look at the Cowboys and Cowgirls who will be vying for national titles:

Emme Norsworthy – Barrel Racing

Hometown: Thermopolis, Wyo.

Jacob Wang – Steer Wrestling

Hometown: Baker, Mont.

Jordyn McNamee – Breakaway Roping

Hometown: Buffalo, Wyo.

Colton Farrow – Bareback Riding

Hometown: Greybull, Wyo.

Josie Mousel – Goat Tying

Hometown: Colman, S.D.

Bodie Mattson – Team Roping – Header

Hometown: Sturgis, S.D.

Landry Haugen – Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying

Hometown: Sturgis, S.D.

Emmit Ross – Bull Riding

Hometown: Jackson, Wyo.

Rayne Grant – Barrel Racing

Hometown: Wheatland, Wyo.

Stefan Tonita – Bull Riding

Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Riata Day – Goat Tying

Hometown: Fleming, Colo.

Troupe Coors – Team Roping – Heeler

Hometown: Loveland, Colo.

Rhett Witt – Steer Wrestling, Tie Down Roping

Hometown: Valentine, Neb.

The action kicks off Sunday, June 15, and runs through championship night on Saturday, June 21. The first event starts on Sunday at 1 p.m. with “Bulls, Broncs & Breakaway” and an evening performance at 4 p.m. Tickets are available now at the Ford Wyoming Center box office and online.

Stay tuned to Pokes News for full CNFR coverage, including daily results and behind-the-scenes stories.

Head coach Seth Glause and assistant coach Jacey Hupp lead the University of Wyoming rodeo team.